Elon Musk Diverted Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ from its Path

Elon Musk has always been a trailblazer in the tech industry, pushing boundaries and taking risks in order to achieve his ambitious visions. However, one of his latest moves has caused a setback for his electric car company, Tesla, and its highly anticipated “Full Self-Driving” software. In this article, we’ll explore how Elon Musk’s recent comments have thrown a wrench in Tesla’s plans, and what it could mean for the future of autonomous vehicles.


Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, was initially fixated on reducing the cost of the technology required to make Tesla cars autonomous. Musk believed that the eight cameras which the vehicles were already equipped with should be sufficient to detect hazards on the road, rendering the car radar sensors unnecessary. However, some of Tesla’s engineers were unhappy with Musk’s decision to eliminate the radar sensors, as they believed that the cameras could not make up for potential perception errors caused by raindrops or sunlight. Despite their concerns, Musk remained unconvinced and eliminated the radar on new cars while disabling radar in Tesla cars already on the road. This led to an increase in crashes and near misses, causing embarrassment for the company. Moreover, the rollout of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta software has been problematic, with federal officials warning of Tesla cars disobeying the speed limit and stop signs. The ethical concerns surrounding the Full Self-Driving technology have led regulators and government officials to scrutinize Tesla’s system and its past claims. Former Tesla employees attribute the problems to Musk’s erratic leadership, the rapid pace of development, cost-cutting measures, and a lack of a coherent development strategy. The former employees claim that Musk’s insistence on releasing products prematurely to the public and setting unrealistic targets have resulted in unsafe products being released. Despite this, Tesla’s spokespersons deny the allegations and insist that the Full Self-Driving technology is safe.


In conclusion, it is no secret that Tesla has set the bar high for electric vehicles and the advancement of autonomous driving. And while Elon Musk’s ambitions have propelled the company forward in many ways, his recent decision to abandon the original version of ‘Full Self-Driving’ may have set Tesla back. It remains to be seen whether or not the new approach will ultimately result in a more reliable and safe autonomous driving system. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, the electric car market will continue to watch Tesla and Elon Musk’s next moves with great anticipation. And as we eagerly await the next chapter in Tesla’s story, one thing is certain, Elon Musk will continue to make headlines and push the boundaries of innovation in the auto industry. Thank you for reading!